Diamonds
Don Toliver Lyrics

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You know pressure make diamonds (woah)
Rollie on my wrist, perfect time (uh huh)
Dreamed of havin' bitches ménagin' (uh huh)
Foreign car parked in the driveway (skrt)
You know pressure make diamonds (uh huh)
Rollie on my wrist, perfect time (yeah)
Dreamed of havin' bitches ménagin' (uh huh)
Foreign car parked in the driveway (skrt)

Yeah, it's what I'm made for
And what you suckers gettin' paid for?
Drive that coupe, hit that old school Chevy
Thirty-five hundred on your head, come test me
Live around the corner just to fuck with my ese
Call me Donny [?] when I'm down in the LA
Runnin' up the motherfuckin' money like a relay
First things first, get the pack and I concentrate

You know pressure make diamonds (woah)
Rollie on my wrist, perfect time (uh huh)
Dreamed of havin' bitches ménagin' (uh huh)
Foreign car parked in the driveway (skrt)
You know pressure make diamonds (uh huh)
Rollie on my wrist, perfect time (yeah)
Dreamed of havin' bitches ménagin' (uh huh)
Foreign car parked in the driveway (skrt)

Drop off Sarah to go pick up Lisa
She a bad bitch, she always had a Visa
Old Michelle, sexy Serena
Girl, I gotta know some ass for no reason
I did it all in 34 seasons
Baby, I'm sorry, I can't leave ya
I can't give you everything 'til I'm gone
Five, six bitches all naked in my home, dog

You know pressure make diamonds (woah)
Rollie on my wrist, perfect time (uh huh)
Dreamed of havin' bitches ménagin' (uh huh)
Foreign car parked in the driveway (skrt)
You know pressure make diamonds (uh huh)
Rollie on my wrist, perfect time (yeah)

Dreamed of havin' bitches ménagin' (uh huh)
Foreign car parked in the driveway (skrt)

Overall Meaning

In "Diamonds," Don Toliver expresses his ambition to attain a lavish lifestyle, with all the perks that come with it, including multiple women, expensive cars, and a Rolex on his wrist. He refers to how pressure can transform coal into precious diamonds, using this as a metaphor for his own life. Don Toliver seems to be driven by the desire to reach his goals and to enjoy the fruits of his labor, and he wants everyone to know that he won't settle for anything less. He mentions specific women, Sarah and Lisa, and makes further references to others. The song feels like a declaration of independence and an announcement of his personal power.

The lyrics also suggest that Don Toliver's success doesn't come easily or without risks. The phrase "Thirty-five hundred on your head, come test me" implies that there are people who pose a threat to his success, and he's willing to take whatever measures necessary to protect himself. In essence, he has worked hard to achieve his status, and he won't let anyone come between him and success. The song is about enjoying the hard-won life of a wealthy artist and reveling in the good times.

Line by Line Meaning

You know pressure make diamonds (woah)
The more pressure applied, the more valuable the outcome produces.

Rollie on my wrist, perfect time (uh huh)
I wear an expensive Rolex watch to remind me of how precious time is.

Dreamed of havin' bitches ménagin' (uh huh)
I fantasized about having multiple women in my bed.

Foreign car parked in the driveway (skrt)
I park my luxurious foreign car in my driveway.

Yeah, it's what I'm made for
Living a life of luxury and success is what I was destined for.

And what you suckers gettin' paid for?
I don't understand why people settle for mediocre lives just to make a living.

Drive that coupe, hit that old school Chevy
I enjoy switching between driving my sports car and my classic Chevy car.

Thirty-five hundred on your head, come test me
I am confident in my abilities and not afraid to challenge anyone who doubts me.

Live around the corner just to fuck with my ese
I purposely live close to my friends to always stay connected and loyal to my roots.

Call me Donny [?] when I'm down in the LA
I have a nickname, Donny, that I use when I'm in Los Angeles.

Runnin' up the motherfuckin' money like a relay
I am continuously earning money quickly and constantly passing it on like a relay race.

First things first, get the pack and I concentrate
I prioritize obtaining drugs before focusing on anything else.

Drop off Sarah to go pick up Lisa
I am involved in juggling multiple relationships with different women.

She a bad bitch, she always had a Visa
The woman I am picking up always has access to money and credit cards.

Old Michelle, sexy Serena
I know two different women with contrasting personalities, an older woman named Michelle and a younger, sexy woman named Serena.

Girl, I gotta know some ass for no reason
I am attracted to women and seek physical pleasure from them without a deeper emotional connection.

I did it all in 34 seasons
I accomplished a lot in my life by the age of 34.

Baby, I'm sorry, I can't leave ya
I am involved in a relationship, but at the same time, I cannot fully commit or remain loyal to one person.

I can't give you everything 'til I'm gone
I don't plan to fully commit or settle down until I have chased all my dreams and accomplished all my goals.

Five, six bitches all naked in my home, dog
I am surrounded by multiple women in my home, all of whom are naked.

Writer(s): Danny Snodgrass, Kim Candilora, Caleb Toliver, Nicholas Mira

Contributed by Aaliyah R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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